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Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago

Research Assistant- MCG-Cellular Biology & Anatomy

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.88/hr - $21.92/hr

3+ years exp

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. The Research Assistant will participate in project studies, manage mouse colonies, perform genetic and cell biological experiments, and assist with lab protocols and inspections.

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Responsibilities

Perform a variety of genetic, genomic, and cell biological experiments to study the genetics factors involved in skeletal biology

Participate in research activities and procedures of staff, graduate, and summer students by regularly meeting with lab members. Plan projects and develop research protocols

Maintain mouse lines for musculoskeletal research, upkeep and maintenance of research protocols for mouse research, and assist with lab inspections

Prepare reagents for lab and organize the research laboratory environment; assist with technical aspects of experiments being conducted by trainees in the laboratory

Order supplies and equipment; install, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, update chemical inventory and laboratory protocols

Perform literature searches, analyze research results, prepare results for presentation at local, national, and international meetings and for publications

Qualification

Cell biologyGenetic experimentsResearch protocolsMicrosoft OfficeIndependenceInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in a research or clinical setting

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and a minimum of three years of experience in a research or clinical area

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, willingness to learn

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills

Good memory for detail

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Preferred

Some previous experience with musculoskeletal research is desirable

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)

Earned vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Company

Inside Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.

Founded in 2004

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2022-01-10Acquired

2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

Stephanie Shweiki

Director, Foundation Partnerships

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